Never thought of myself as a Maude! But it is a great idea! I’d like to seeit become widespread. Pass it along.
When an Amish woman has a new baby, often times a young Amish girl (about 15 or 16) will be sent to her home to help take care of the house, cook meals, and watch the other young children so the mother can spend time with her new baby. This might be a niece, or cousin or a girl in the same church district. The Maude might stay overnight for a week and then make day trips for another week or two. This is done as a gift to the new mother to allow her that time to rest and bond with her newborn. It also helps the young woman gain valuable skills in taking care of a family.
Now that’s an amazing act of kindness!
Susan Hougelman
Simple Life in New Wilmington PA